Callahan Tunnel Closure Begins December 27

The Callahan Tunnel Rehabilitation Project requires a full tunnel closure that is expected to last up to two-and-a-half months, starting on Dec. 27, 2013 through March 12, 2014.

The $34.9 million project includes rehabilitation of the 52-year old tunnel’s deck, curb line, gutters and replacement of the tunnel’s wall panels. The original deteriorated wall panels were removed in December 2012 as a safety measure due to significant corrosion to the panel wall anchor system.

The proposed work schedule includes the full tunnel closure in early 2014 with detours in place, followed by an additional 4-5 months of work requiring overnight closures between 11p.m. and 5a.m. The complete closure of the tunnel will reduce the overall duration of the project, provide enhanced public safety by minimizing changes to traffic flow, and better coordinate with other local projects including Tobin Bridge work, which is scheduled to resume in spring 2014.

MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey and Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Executive Director James E. Rooney are inviting members of the hospitality, restaurant, hotel, shuttle, limo, and taxi industries to learn about the project at a meeting scheduled for late October:

MassDOT is reminding members of the public that work-related activities and traffic impacts as part of the Tobin Bridge Rehabilitation Project are currently expected to begin in April after MassDOT conducts an outreach process to inform the public of project impacts. To allow crews and …Continue Reading Tobin Bridge Project Begins in April

MassDOT is reminding members of the public that work-related activities and traffic impacts as part of the Tobin Bridge Rehabilitation Project are currently expected to begin in April after MassDOT conducts an outreach process to inform the public of project impacts. To allow crews and …Continue Reading Tobin Bridge Project Begins in April

What will the detour routes be, and are there any other construction projects that will further limit the detours (such as other nighttime road/ramp closures)?
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MassDOT has posted a Callahan Tunnel project web page with information about the project. All area construction will be coordinated with the project. Detour maps will be added soon: http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CallahanTunnelRehabilitationProject.aspx

Will there be any significant impact on traffic flow from the south shore (93 north)? I am concerned that my daily transit route from Cape Cod to the Boston Hospitals will be impacted by displaced traffic looking for alternate access to the airport.
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Alternatives are in place to assist Logan traffic. Suggest you review the detour maps and directions to consider impact on your individual daily route.
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CallahanTunnelRehabilitationProject/DetoursandTripPlanning.aspx